Origin
Thomasville, NC
Late night in Thomasville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomasville, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomasville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Thomasville and Greensboro, you will find this 22.5-mile journey to be a straightforward commute. Clocking in at just 29 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a day trip, meaning you certainly do not need to factor in an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the round trip, making this an incredibly economical outing within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 29, Freeman Mill Road, and National Highway to bridge the two cities. Because the drive is so short, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it is most convenient for you.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| National Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Salem Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 15.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on West Main Street
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto NC 109
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Salem Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight left onto National Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
National Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right
424 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
7
Merge onto US 29
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29, US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 35B
Toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 220
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
13
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 109 / Salem Street
Turn left onto NC 109 / Salem Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a quintessentially highway-focused drive, with 73% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on US 29, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.4 miles. Expect a steady, functional pace as you transition from the local roads of Thomasville onto these faster arterial connections. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, the transition from National Highway to the busier sections of Greensboro keeps the drive feeling direct and efficient. It is a no-nonsense route designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Freeman Mill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 109 / Salem Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensboro, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Greensboro, NC
More from Thomasville, NC
More trips to Greensboro, NC
Explore more options from Thomasville, NC or browse trips ending in Greensboro, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.